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Ajaccio, on the west coast of Corsica, is encircled by wooded mountains to the rear of the town, and the port and citadel towards the sea, on the Gulf of Ajaccio. The town is popular with tourists for much of the year due to its consistently warm climate and its sheltered position.
Above all, Ajaccio's claim to fame is as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. In the town you can visit the house where he was born, now the National Bonaparte Museum, and the caves where he played as a child. Statues of Napoleon abound and there are streets and places named in his honor. The most impressive monument is the one in the Jardins de Casone.
The 16th century citadel is found at the centre of the town. This part of Ajaccio includes the Place Bonaparte and the renaissance cathedral, and continues up to Place Foch a little to the north.
The old town, around Place Foch, has narrow streets lined with attractive, typically Mediterranean, houses and is very picturesque - perhaps the highlight of the town.
The Fesch Museum in the town has a highly regarded collection of Italian Renaissance paintings, originally collected by Napoleon's uncle.
There are a large number of cafes, bars and restaurants around Ajaccio, and this is where you will find the laid-back casual approach to life that Ajaccio is known for.
The region outside the town has several highly rated beaches.
A popular boat trip that starts from Ajaccio is to the Isles Sanguinaires. Another site not to be missed is the prehistoric site at Filitosa, 40 kilometers south of Ajaccio.
Sightseeing:
Monuments to Napoleon abound:
- Monument on Place du Casone
- The house where Napoleon was born and raised is now a national museum.
- The imperial chapel houses the tombs of Napoleon's parents and siblings.
- The old city and the Borgu are typically Mediterranean with their narrow picturesque streets.
- The 16th century Citadel.
- The Renaissance Cathedral.
- The Fesch museum has a large collection of Italian Renaissance paintings.
- The municipal library has many incunabula from the 15th and 16th centuries.
- The Palais Lantivy, on the Cours Napoléon, Italian palace housing the prefecture of Corsica.
- The Sanguinaires Archipelago:
The Route des Sanguinaires runs along the entire southern coast of the city, after the Plage Saint François beach. It is bordered by lovely villas, coves and beaches. The cemetery of Ajaccio is on this road, with the tomb of Tino Rossi.
At the end of the Route des Sanguinaires is the Pointe de la Parata.
- The sentier des Crêtes, an easy hiking path departing from downtown offers splendid views over the Gulf of Ajaccio. The gulf features many beaches and coves perfect for swimming and diving.
The city has two marinas and a casino.
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